About Ali Heppell Mothercare
Ali Heppell Mothercare holds mothers with support, love and nourishment so that they can hold their little ones with ease. Ali is a postpartum doula, Womens circle facilitator and Motherhood and Matrescence guide. Ali is passionate about building a mother’s resources and community and inspired by the potential of transformation in motherhood. Ali recognises the importance of mothers and highlights and supports their needs, well-being and empowerment. Ali Heppell Mothercare offers in home postpartum support, mother’s blessings, online birth debriefing and motherhood support or coaching.
Areas of expertise
- Newborn Mother’s Postpartum Professional Training
- Introduction to Herbal Medicine by Caitlin Covington – Florastone Apothecary
- The Botanical Medicine for Motherhood apprenticeship by Kate Harrison – Little Yarrow.
- The Motherhood Studies Practitioner certification by Dr Sophie Brock
- Sisters circles Level 1 facilitator training by Kate Reed
- Together: Circle facilitation training by Rachel Rose.
- Seasons of Matrescence educator and guide by Nikki McCahon
- The Art of Birth Debriefing mentorship by Lael Stone and Bernadette Lack
- Rebozo and Faja body work training with Bridging Worlds Midwifery.
Company values
Women Owned
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